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Coroglen Route 309 – A Pacific Coast Highway Detour

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Imagine a road that is now a sleepy detour across the Coromandel Peninsula. Tapu Coroglen Road 309 dissects the rugged forested peninsula on a winding, almost single width gravel road and offers an authentic alternative route to Whitianga and/or Thames (depending on the direction you are travelling).

Trip Overview

Authentic narrow winding gravel road


Duration: 1 day (or several if you decide to stay awhile)
Start Thames (Tapu Intersection)
Finish Coroglen

Camera Stops
24 and counting

Nearest Airport
Hamilton (domestic)

FINDING ROAD 309 – Tapu Coroglen Road

From Thames follow the Thames Coast Rd north to Coromandel Town. Approximately 19 km from Thames is Tapu and road 309. Turn left onto your next adventure.

From Whitianga travel on State Highway 25 towards Tairua, and at Coroglen road 309 is clearly signposted.

17 kms from Whitianga

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